Rainforest to Wetlands

Trail Grade: Grade 2 (Easy) 53km

This trail is suitable for cyclists with basic riding experience. It includes gentle climbs and smooth gravel paths, making it ideal for riders looking to enjoy stunning scenery at a relaxed pace.

Your Journey Begins

We suggest you arrive at the Kiwi Journeys depot at 11.30am, for a short briefing and bike fit (this is flexible depending on your plans and activities).

It’s a 15-minute shuttle ride to Treetop Walk and Café. Experience life with the birds, high in the ancient Rimu and Kamahi tree canopy along a steel platform 20 metres high and over 450 metres long. An exhilarating treetop adventure among temperate rainforest giants.

It’s then time for a nice lunch or a coffee at the café before your ride back to Hokitika. This next section of trail is one of the best you will witness on any New Zealand cycle trail. Enter the historic Mahinapua Tramline where you witness ancient native forest, ride boardwalks above the wetlands and read about the local history on informative panels.

As you exit the native forest, Scenic Waterways is right here! Grab a coffee or pre-book a self-guided kayak trip up the picturesque Mahinapua waterway to lake Mahinapua, the original route south of Hokitika used by pioneers, gold diggers and early explorers. This is highly recommended by all Kiwi Journeys customers!

From Scenic Waterways, you are only 4kms away from Hokitika. What a day! ut the local history on informative panels.

Package Includes

• Bike Hire – Trail bike, MIPS helmet, pannier bag, repair kit, and pump
• Shuttle – From Hokitika to Kawhaka Canal
• Map and Information – Full details for your journey
  
  

Prepare for Adventure

Please note that this is a full-day ride with no shops or cafés along the way, so be sure to bring your own lunch and snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day.

Join us for a day of cycling, nature, and history through one of New Zealand's most scenic and untouched regions.

NOTE: Please note that this section of the trail is dependent on suitable weather conditions. If the conditions are not ideal for riding or if there are any trail closures, we will contact you closer to your tour date.

Optional Add On’s:

-     Upgrade to an eBike – Hardtail ($70pp)

-     Upgrade to a premium Cilo full suspension eBike - Standard frame ($95pp)

-     Upgrade to a premium Cilo full suspension eBike - Step thru frame ($95pp)

-     Scenic Waterways Freedom Kayak Hire: $70 - $90 (double sit-on kayaks available)